The Boys & Girls Club in North Port, Florida, devastated by Hurricane Ian, is set to rebuild with a $1.7 million forgivable loan through the New Market Tax Credits Program and a $4 million grant from Sarasota County, supported by donations including $1 million from Steven Townsend, aiming to provide a new 14,000-square-foot facility by early fall.
Boys & Girls Club in North Port Secures Funding to Rebuild After Hurricane Devastation
According to the Herald-Tribune, the Boys & Girls Club in North Port, Florida, is getting ready to build a new facility after receiving important funding to replace the club destroyed by Hurricane Ian. They secured a $1.7 million loan through the federal New Market Tax Credits Program and a $4 million grant from Sarasota County. These, along with significant donations, like $1 million from Steven Townsend, will help cover the $9 million cost.
Since Hurricane Ian, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties have been operating out of temporary spaces, serving about 240 children this summer. Construction on the new 14,000-square-foot building is set to start in early fall, allowing the club to provide a better place for local kids.
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$9 Million Investment: Boys & Girls Club of North Port, Florida to Rebuild and Expand Facilities after Hurricane Ian (PHOTO: Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
Boys & Girls Clubs Expand Plans for New Teen Center and Campus Updates
Looking ahead, the Boys & Girls Clubs plan to build a new teen center in DeSoto County and consider updating the Roy McBean club campus in Newtown. They’re exploring more New Market Tax Credits to fund these projects and continue supporting their communities.
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